Job#: 3034709 Job Description: Technical Data Steward
Location: Coppell, Texas (On-site, 5 days a week)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Technical Data Steward with a strong governance focus to join our data governance function. This role is centered on the administration and management of our data governance tool, Atlan. The primary function is not engineering or development, but rather the expert application of governance principles, metadata management, and tool administration in close collaboration with business and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary administrator for the Atlan data governance tool, configuring and managing the data catalog, metadata structures, and data domains.
- Maintain and expand the data catalog, ensuring datasets, tables, and metrics are documented and discoverable.
- Support and implement end-to-end data lineage to enable impact analysis and root cause identification.
- Collaborate with governance specialists to operationalize data policies and frameworks within Atlan.
- Monitor data quality issues, support resolution workflows, and partner with engineering teams to trace and diagnose problems.
- Work cross-functionally with data engineers, business teams, and the governance team to improve data accessibility and usability.
- Define and enforce data governance policies, including access controls and compliance requirements.
- Support access governance workflows and ensure proper handling of sensitive data.
Required Qualifications
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in a data governance or data stewardship capacity. Experience as a Governance Analyst or Metadata/Catalog Owner is highly relevant.
Technical Skills:- Proven experience administering a data catalog and governance tool such as Atlan, Collibra, or Alation.
- Strong understanding of data governance principles, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality concepts.
- Basic understanding of SQL and data pipeline concepts (ETL/ELT).
- Familiarity with modern data platforms like Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) or Databricks.
- Knowledge of data security models, including PII handling.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct hands-on experience with Atlan is preferred.
- Experience with data quality and anomaly detection tools (e.g., Monte Carlo).
- Previous experience in the retail industry.
- Exposure to regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
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